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#1 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. Last week it was ranked 1. It has been on the list for 51 week(s).

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A boy has an idea which makes him uncomfortable at first but he discovers it is magical and that, no matter what other people say, he should give it his attention.

2) Why a son needs a mom

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Hill, Susannah Leonard

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#2 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. It has been on the list for 3 week(s).

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In this rhyming adaptation for children of "Why a Son Needs a Mom: 100 Reasons" by Gregory E. Lang, a mother holds her newborn son and lists all the ways she will help him grow, reminding him to be curious, courageous, playful, and, most important, true to himself.

3) Why a daughter needs a mom

Author

Hill, Susanna Leonard

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#3 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. It has been on the list for 1 week(s).

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In this rhyming adaptation for children of Gregory E. Lang's Why a daughter needs a mom, relates the ways mothers help their daughters learn and grow and demonstrates the power of the special bond shared between them.

4) Because I had a teacher

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Yamada, Kobi

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#4 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. It has been on the list for 18 week(s).

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We all remember our favorite teacher. Where would we be without them -- those special people who inspire us, support us, and encourage us? Whether they're an educator, a coach, or a mentor, this book is for them. To celebrate the worlds they open up for us and to thank them for the difference they make.-- Publisher.

5) I love Mom with the very hungry caterpillar

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Carle, Eric

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#5 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. Last week it was ranked 3. It has been on the list for 20 week(s).

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The very hungry caterpillar shows its love for Mom.

6) Thank you, teacher: from the very hungry caterpillar

Author

Carle, Eric

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#6 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. It has been on the list for 12 week(s).

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From the very hungry caterpillar, this colorful book of thanks shows how much teachers are appreciated.

7) I wish you more

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Rosenthal, Amy Krouse

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#7 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. It has been on the list for 88 week(s).

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In simple text and pictures, the author and illustrator create a compendium of small daily moments.

8) The wonderful things you will be

Author

Martin, Emily Winfield

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#8 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. Last week it was ranked 2. It has been on the list for 391 week(s).

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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.

9) Dragons love tacos

Author

Rubin, Adam

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#9 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. Last week it was ranked 4. It has been on the list for 442 week(s).

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Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa ... oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble.

10) Sleepytime

Author

Brumm, Joe

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#10 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2024-05-19. Last week it was ranked 5. It has been on the list for 17 week(s).

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"It's sleepytime at the Heeler house! Bingo wants to do a Big Girl sleep. As she drifts away into a dreamy adventure with Flopsy, will Bingo make it through the night and wake up in her own bed?"--